sodium amide

noun

A white solid, NaNH₂ obtained by reacting ammonia with metallic sodium; it is used in the production of hydrazine, and indigo dyes.

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Meanings

nounsodium amide (plural sodium amides)

plural sodium amides

  1. chemistryA white solid, NaNH₂ obtained by reacting ammonia with metallic sodium; it is used in the production of hydrazine, and indigo dyes.

    Synonyms: sodamide

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA white solid, NaNH₂ obtained by reacting ammonia with metallic sodium; it is used in the production of hydrazine, and indigo dyes.

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sodamide
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